Tag: Pope Francis

All nominated monsignors are officially considered part of the papal household, whether they serve in the Vatican or elsewhere

It was one of the viral Vatican moments of 2021: a boy in a black tracksuit spontaneously walking up to greet Pope Francis

As in previous years, the pope told parents not to worry if their babies made loud noises during the ceremony

"I encourage you to give your energies to those in need, and to become people capable of true and sincere encounters,” said the pope

The pope said Christian business leaders had their own crosses to bear, but encouraged them to endure them with grace and confidence

Pope Francis said the Magi are models of “a courageous faith” that is unafraid to challenge the sinister logic of power“

In his message, Pope Francis emphasized that every member of the Church has a shared responsibility to witness to Christ

The pope said “civilization becomes older” as the “richness of fatherhood and motherhood is lost”

Pope Francis asked Catholics to pray for those facing religious discrimination and persecution

In a video appeal released Jan. 4, the pope called religious persecution “inhuman” and “insane”